There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Ottumwa by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PDX - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
10h 14m$168–686Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
44h 30m$325–530Train, bus
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
46h 8m$495–1,139Drive 1,823.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Ottumwacar 1,823.9 mi
30h 10m$333–481
Portland to Ottumwa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Ottumwa is to bus which costs $320 - $550 and takes 44h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Ottumwa is to fly and bus which takes 10h 14m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 30m.
The distance between Portland and Ottumwa is 1596 miles. The road distance is 1834.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 44h 30m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Portland to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Portland to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 1:51 PM in Portland and 3:51 PM in Ottumwa.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Ottumwa is 1835 miles. It takes approximately 30h 10m to drive from Portland to Ottumwa.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 44h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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